Minister Enoch Godongwana delivering the Budget Speech two years ago. 2 minutes Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana says increases may not be the ideal measure but it is an attempt to bring much needed improvement in the delivery of frontline services like health and education. Treasury appeared before the four finance committees of Parliament where MPs…
Proteas Women celebrate during Women’s Cricket World Cup match against Pakistan on October 21, 2025. Despite the unpredictable weather, South Africa kept the momentum going and recorded their fifth successive victory at the Women’s Cricket World Cup in India and Sri Lanka. They beat Pakistan by 150 runs in another rain-affected match in Colombo to…
The Public Servants Association (PSA) has received a large number of calls from union members in response to the 13.4% increase in membership subscriptions for the Government Employees Medical Scheme (Gems) for the upcoming year. 2 minutes The Public Servants Association (PSA) says it will not accept any wage increase offered by the government until…
Source: Microsoft Designer SAAIA’s submission highlights concerns over LinkedIn’s use of South African users’ personal information, arguing that it may not comply with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA). “The race to build new AI products and services is a global one, but its impacts are local,” explained Dr Nick Bradshaw, founder of SAAIA,…
Former Junior Springbok captain Zachary Porthen will make his Springbok debut against Japan at Wembley Stadium in London on Saturday. Bok coach Rassie Erasmus named 16 players in his matchday squad that featured in the team’s 29-27 victory against Argentina in their final Castle Lager Rugby Championship clash. Kurt-Lee Arendse (wing), Franco Mostert (utility forward),…
A piece of farmland 2 minutes President Cyril Ramaphosa has signed into law the Expropriation Bill. The legislation has been five years in the making, following public consultations and Parliamentary deliberations. It repeals the pre-democratic Expropriation Act of 1975. The Expropriation Act outlines how organs of state may expropriate land in the public interest for…
The Communications and Digital Technologies Minister, Solly Malatsi delivers the keynote at the G20 Digital Economy Working Group on April 7, 2025. 2 minutes The Portfolio Committee on Communications and Digital Technologies has urged Minister Solly Malatsi to follow proper procedures if he intends to change any legislation. This comes after the Minister announced plans…
Police Minister Senzo Mchunu and Premier Panyaza Lesufi seen visiting the families of the victims of the Soshanguve shooting. 2 minutes Police Minister Senzo Mchunu says police resources have been increased in Soshanguve, north of Pretoria, to fight crime. Mchunu is visiting the area following a shooting incident at the Marry Me informal settlement last…
2 minutes Moroke Boxing Promotions will host another women’s boxing tournament in Kimberley next month. This event aims to inspire and encourage more women to step into the ring and embrace the sport of boxing. Led by the female promoter, Sinazo Moroke, the upcoming tournament follows the success of their last event held in February…
A new report by advocacy group WaterCAN has revealed that nearly 40% of water samples tested at South African schools are unsafe to drink. The month-long project saw pupils from 95 schools test tap, tank and river water, with most samples showing contamination and low pH levels. The report further reveals that pupils in rural…
